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Hong Kong Activists Convicted; Alliance Dissolved
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— Aug 20, 2026
A Hong Kong court is delivering verdicts in the national security trial of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance, charged with inciting subversion linked to the 1989 Tiananmen vigils, with penalties up to 10 years. The case is widely viewed as emblematic of eroded freedoms and intensified crackdown on dissent under Beijing's security law, drawing international attention to Hong Kong's shrinking space for pro-democracy activism.
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Independent Bookstores Under Crackdown Across Hong Kong
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Hong Kong's independent bookstores, long a refuge for mainland readers seeking ideas suppressed at home, are under pressure from a crackdown that has led to arrests and several shops closing or trimming operations. Critics say the measures threaten free expression and civil society, while authorities frame the actions as necessary for stability, marking a broader erosion of Hong Kong’s distinct freedoms.
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US Blacklists Hong Kong Leader Lam, Other Officials
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— Aug 7, 2020
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other Chinese and Hong Kong officials, according to the U.S. Treasury Department’s website. Tensions between the United States…
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Hong Kong Fashion Fest plans eight flagship programmes
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The Hong Kong Fashion Fest’s third edition runs September 1–14 and will unite more than 300 local and international designers across eight flagship programs, including Virtuose: The Artistry of Couture 2026 and CENTRESTAGE, with free admission to public exhibitions. The event, led by Hong Kong SAR government and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, aims to showcase the city’s stature as Asia’s fashion capital through a diverse, multi-venue lineup.
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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At Least 14 Dead in Hong Kong Fire
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— Nov 26, 2025
Several apartment buildings went up in flames in Hong Kong, killing at least 14 people. The massive fire occurred in the Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district Wednesday, Reuters reported. Firefighters struggled too get…
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China Convicts Journalists Over ‘Illegal Ideologies’ In Landmark Hong Kong Case
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— Aug 30, 2024
A Hong Kong court convicted two journalists of sedition Thursday based on their coverage of the Chinese pro-democracy movement, sparking international condemnation, The Associated Press reported. Former top editors of…
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Hong Kong vigil organizers face sentencing hearing
Politics
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Hong Kong court proceedings continued for three former Tiananmen vigil organizers convicted of inciting subversion under the national security law, with sentencing to be determined. Beijing criticized Western responses as interference, while defense lawyers argued that their call to end one-party rule was an empty slogan and not an actual plan.
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Pompeo Tells Congress That Hong Kong Is ‘No Longer Autonomous’
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— May 27, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong can no longer be viewed as autonomous as China is expected to pass a controversial security law. “Today, I reported to Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from…
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LPGA Plans Hong Kong Return With $3.4M Purse
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The LPGA will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 1976 with the Futu Ladies World Championship at Clearwater Bay, a $3.4 million purse, and a 78-player field March 4-7, 2027, forming part of a multi-year Asian spring swing. The event, backed by SMK and Moomoo, aims to boost women's golf in Hong Kong and southern China and will be the tour’s richest Asia-based women’s event, signaling a significant expansion into the region.
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Xbox Begins Insider Rollout of Disc-to-Digital Feature, Citing Game Preservation
Xbox’s official account posted that its previously announced Disc-to-Digital feature (physical discs unlocking digital licenses/benefits like Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, while the disc still works and the license transfers if the disc is sold/loaned) is rolling out today to Xbox Insiders. The post frames it as an important step for game preservation so players can keep confidence that bought games stay available long-term.
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Hong Kong home prices fall in July 2026
Finance
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Hong Kong’s private home prices slipped 0.46% in July, ending a 13‑month rally, while the rental market continued to surge to new highs, underscoring a divided market. Analysts expect a short‑term consolidation with muted new-home sales amid stronger demand from mainland professionals and broader market headwinds.
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Over 600,000 Hong Kongers Cast ‘Protest’ Vote Against New Security Laws
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— Jul 12, 2020
– Hong Kong’s opposition camp said on Sunday that over 600,000 citizens in the Chinese-ruled city cast ballots over the weekend in primaries it cast as a symbolic protest vote against tough national security laws…
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Police Fire Pepper Spray During Hong Kong Tiananmen Memorials
Reporting
— Jun 4, 2020
Police fired pepper spray at Hong Kong protesters on Thursday who were defying a ban to stage candlelit rallies in memory of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy crackdown while accusing Beijing of stifling their…
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Noul Typhoon Hits Guangdong; HK Signals Eased
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— Jul 23, 2026
Hong Kong’s weather service is weighing issuing Standby Signal No. 1 as Tropical Cyclone Noul approaches within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong, with forecasts predicting stronger winds, heavy showers and swells especially along the Guangdong coast this weekend. While landfall is expected near Huizhou to Jieyang, uncertainty remains about Noul’s exact proximity to Hong Kong, prompting officials to monitor conditions and potentially raise higher cyclone warnings on Friday into Saturday.
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Alibaba issues 710 million Hong Kong shares
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
Alibaba completed an HK$80 billion share placement, issuing 710 million new shares at HK$112.7 each (an 8.4% discount) to fund its AI expansion, a move that dilutes existing holders and sent its Hong Kong shares lower. The proceeds will accelerate a broad AI push, marking the company’s largest placement since returning to the Hong Kong market in 2019 amid investor concerns about AI spending and returns.
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 8h
Shein Plans Hong Kong IPO at $26–27B
Business
— Aug 21, 2026
Shein is pushing a Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise up to billions and debut around September, after a years-long, halted path and multiple aborted attempts in New York and London. Its valuation has crashed from about $100 billion to roughly $26–40 billion amid slowing growth, regulatory scrutiny, and fluctuating US revenue as it seeks to attract investors for the IPO.
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China Vows Retaliation After Trump Ends Preferential Status for Hong Kong
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— Jul 15, 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered an end to Hong Kong’s special status under U.S. law to punish China for what he called “oppressive actions” against the former British colony, prompting Beijing to warn of…
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Asia Regulators Near OTC Derivatives Regime Rollout
Finance
— Aug 24, 2026
Regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore moved closer to implementing major regime updates, including Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives licensing and heightened cybersecurity measures, alongside MAS consultations on widening retail fund types and updated liquidity guidelines. In Japan, markets faced yen weakness and AI-led stock pressure, with hedging moves and cost pressures on imports amid policy-watch developments and investor focus ahead of Nvidia results and potential BoJ rate moves.
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Shein Plans Hong Kong IPO Valuation Around $25B
Business
— Aug 14, 2026
Shein is pressing ahead with a Hong Kong IPO, targeting a valuation around $25–40 billion and aiming to raise roughly a few billion dollars after investors saw the company’s peak $98 billion valuation shrink in recent years; previous NY and London listings fell through. The company touts its LATR technology, rapid global growth to about 273 million active customers, and strong inventory turnover while pledging at least a 50% dividend post-listing, but faces risks including potential US tariff policy changes and questions over returning to prior growth rates.
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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Rise up Against Security Law
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— May 24, 2020
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting on Sunday against Beijing’s plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that roiled…
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WWE Shares Clip of Jacob Fatu’s Intense Promo Responding to Attack on The Usos
WWE posted a video of Jacob Fatu delivering a heated promo on Raw directed at Royce Keys and OTM, captioned as a “PASSIONATE response” and “CHAOS!!!”. The segment is part of the Bloodline storyline and drew strong engagement mixed with frustration over heavy censorship on the Netflix broadcast and the interruption of a women’s match.
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US Ends Defense Exports to Hong Kong, Looking to More Restrictions
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— Jun 29, 2020
The United States is ending defense exports to Hong Kong and is considering further restrictions on trade with the territory, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday. China recently moved to impose new…
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Hong Kong Police Arrest More Than 300 Protesting China’s ‘Birthday Gift’ of Security Law
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— Jul 1, 2020
Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested more than 300 people on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in defiance of sweeping security legislation introduced by China to snuff out dissent…
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US Condemns China’s ‘Disastrous Proposal’ on Hong Kong: Pompeo
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— May 22, 2020
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday called China’s proposed national security legislation on Hong Kong disastrous and said it could have an impact on the favorable economic treatment the territory receives…
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USPS Resumes Accepting Packages From Hong Kong And China After Temporary Suspension
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service has announced it will resume accepting packages coming from Hong Kong and China after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese-imported goods. The announcement came less than 12…
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US Condemns China’s Hong Kong Moves, Working To ‘Galvanize’ Action Against Abuses
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— Mar 6, 2021
The United States on Friday called China’s moves to change the Hong Kong electoral system a direct attack on its autonomy and democratic processes and said Washington was working at “galvanizing collective action”…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h